WalkingRandomly in ’50 Visions of Mathematics’
This year sees the 50th anniversary of the UK’s Institute of Mathematics and its Applications (IMA). As part of the celebrations, the IMA has published a book called 50 Visions of Mathematics
Edited by Sam Parc, the book contains 50 mini chapters covering many aspects of mathematics written for the general reader. Topics include subjects such as ‘Whats the use of a quadratic equation’, ‘The mathematics of obesity’, ‘A glass of bubbly’ and ‘Motorway Mathematics’. The full list can be found under the ‘Table of Contents’ tab at http://ukcatalogue.oup.com/product/9780198701811.do
The level of mathematics required to understand this book isn’t high at all which makes it suitable for anyone with even a passing interest in the subject.
Along with the 50 essays, there are also 50 full colour mathematical images with number 6 being contributed by yours truly — based on some Mathematica code I wrote a few years ago.